Judge — July 1, 1893 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "Moses Cleveland (to Uncle Sam)—Dot Iss It" depicting two caricatured figures at what appears to be a Cleveland & Co. office (sign visible upper left). The figure on the left, labeled Moses Cleveland, appears to be a Jewish immigrant businessman with exaggerated features typical of period ethnic caricature. He's gesturing toward the figure on the right—Uncle Sam—who is laden with various international labels and trade-related items (marked "Hard Times Court," "European," "Pauper"). The satire appears to critique either immigration policy, trade negotiations, or international commerce during economically difficult times. The "Moses Cleveland" character seems to be making a pointed comment to Uncle Sam about America's economic or political situation, likely reflecting anti-immigrant or protectionist sentiments common in late-19th/early-20th century American political cartooning.